Salto district, Uruguay

Places to visit near Salto

Salto is a town in Salto district, Uruguay, home to about 99,823 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 47 churches, 42 parks, 18 forts & heritage and 14 museums. The must-see places are Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología (1 km), Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen (1 km) and Catedral Basílica San Juan Bautista (1 km).

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Salto, Uruguay
Salto, Salto district, Uruguay. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Salto at a glance

Location
Salto district, Uruguay
Population
about 99,823
Coordinates
31.3833° S, 57.9667° W
Places within 50 km
185 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Salto

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Salto: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Salto

47 churches within 100 km of Salto. The closest is Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Salto

44 parks within 100 km of Salto. The closest is Plaza Palomar (1 km); the best-known is Plaza 33 Orientales (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Salto

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Salto. The closest is Edificio del Instituto Politécnico Osimani y Llerena (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Salto

19 museums within 100 km of Salto. The closest is Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Salto

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Salto. The closest is Mirador Playa Nevel (3 km); the best-known is Lago Represa Salto Grande (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Salto

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Salto. The closest is Las Cavas Beach (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Salto

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Salto
  2. 2 km Museo Horacio Quiroga · museum, Salto
  3. 2 km Catedral Basílica San Juan Bautista · church, Salto
  4. 1 km Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen · church, Salto
  5. 6 km Catedral San Antonio de Padua de la Concordia · church, Departamento Concordia
  6. 6 km Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología · museum, Salto
  7. 0 km Back to Salto

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How to reach Salto

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    Within 15 km of Salto

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Salto by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Churches47Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen (1 km)
    Parks44Plaza Palomar (1 km)
    Other attractions40Teatro Larrañaga (1 km)
    Forts & heritage28Edificio del Instituto Politécnico Osimani y Llerena (1 km)
    Museums19Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Mirador Playa Nevel (3 km)
    Beaches & coast11Las Cavas Beach (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens8Leandro Silva Delgado (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs6Punta Viracho (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3Isla de los Negros (21 km)
    Waterfalls1Cascada del Queguay (100 km)

    Salto: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Salto?

    Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología (museum, about 1 km), Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen (church, about 1 km), Catedral Basílica San Juan Bautista (church, about 1 km), Museo Horacio Quiroga (museum, about 2 km), Catedral San Antonio de Padua de la Concordia (church, about 6 km), Represa Salto Grande (lake, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Salto?

    185 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 42 parks, 40 other attractions, 18 forts & heritage, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Salto?

    Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen, about 1 km by road; Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Salto?

    Plaza Palomar, about 1 km by road; Plaza General Flores (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Salto?

    Edificio del Instituto Politécnico Osimani y Llerena, about 1 km by road; Palacio Gallino (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Salto?

    Start in Salto, visit Museo Horacio Quiroga, then Catedral Basílica San Juan Bautista, then Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen, then Catedral San Antonio de Padua de la Concordia, then Museo del Hombre y la Tecnología, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Salto?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Salto

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Salto’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Salto on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.